In the estimation of nitrogen by Kjeldahl's method. 2.8 gm of an organic compound required 20 millimole of H2SO4 for the complete neutralisation of NH3 gas evolved. The percentage of nitrogen in the sample is:
A
20%
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B
10%
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C
40%
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D
30%
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Solution
The correct option is A 20% Percentage of N=1.4×mEq.ofH2SO4usedtoneutraliseNH3Weightofcompound millimoles of H2SO4=20 milliequivalent of H4SO4=20×2=40 Percentage of N in the sample =1.4×402.8=20%